Director: Global Partners Office

About this roleThe Global Partners Office (GPO) is a client business group responsible for helping BlackRock deliver differentiated capital and strategic advice to a small set of the firm’s most sophisticated global clients as they look to engage more expansively and selectively with fewer providers.  GPO partners cross-functionally to drive client strategy, shape complex opportunities, and deliver the full BlackRock platform across priority relationships.    GPO operates alongside BlackRock’s existing coverage model, strengthening and institutionalizing C-suite connectivity and translating senior engagement into meaningful, large-scale commercial outcomes.     Role Description  The Director role is a senior position within GPO, suited for individuals who can operate with sound judgment across complex client situations, balance competing priorities, and drive progress across cross-functional initiatives. Directors play a central role in shaping opportunities, aligning the firm around client priorities, and ensuring disciplined follow-through.  Key Responsibilities:     Commercial Ownership & Client Leadership  Own and drive commercial success across assigned GPO relationships, from ideation through execution, with accountability for conversion and sustained momentum  Develop a deep understanding of client objectives, priorities, governance, constraints, and decision-making dynamics to shape differentiated partnership opportunities   Serve as a trusted partner to client and BlackRock leadership, helping advance senior-level discussions and representing the firm with sound judgment and credibility    Opportunity Shaping & Execution  Partner with clients to originate, prioritize, and advance complex cross-platform opportunities, including strategic partnerships, co-investments (including two-way deal origination), bespoke solutions, and product co-creation  Lead end-to-end execution of initiatives via content-led project management, setting direction, sequencing work, and making trade-offs across competing priorities  Anticipate risks, bottlenecks, and escalation points; intervene early to protect momentum and quality    Platform Orchestration (1BLK)  Coordinate seamlessly across existing coverage teams, regional leads and investment teams to deliver the full BlackRock platform  Support the allocation of firm resources intentionally toward the highest-impact initiatives, ensuring clarity of ownership and accountability  Reduce friction for partners and senior leaders by acting as a central point of integration for complex client agendas    Leadership & Talent Development  Build and lead high-performing teams by coaching, developing, and elevating VPs, Associates, and Analysts  Create leverage by raising judgment, execution quality, and ownership across the team  Contribute actively to succession planning and the development of the next generation of GPO leaders    Experience/Qualifications:  10+ years of relevant experience across capital markets, advisory, investments, or transaction-oriented roles with demonstrated decision proximity and ownership of outcomes  Deep asset class expertise, with the ability to lead senior client conversations credibly and exercise sound judgment across complex investment and portfolio topics Demonstrated domain expertise in banks [distribution or markets], including fluency in their operating models, governance, and investment priorities  Proven track record of owning and converting complex commercial initiatives across multiple stakeholders  Strong problem-solving and analytical capability, paired with an advisory mindset and the ability to translate content into action through disciplined, end-to-end execution  High operating maturity, with the ability to prioritize, make trade-offs, and deliver outcomes in ambiguous, high-pressure environments  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing senior-level materials and engaging confidently with executive audiences  Prior experience leading and developing talent, with a clear commitment to building team leverage     For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$200,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. Our benefitsTo help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.Our hybrid work modelBlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.About BlackRockAt BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innova